Non-executive Chairman, Ian Livingstone has over 30 years’ experience in the industry. In 1975, he co-founded Games Workshop Ltd and launched Dungeons and Dragons in Europe as well as The Games Workshop retail chain. In 1982, he co-wrote the first in a series of Fighting Fantasy interactive game books that sold over 15 million copies. In 1992, Ian became Deputy Chairman of Domark and was instrumental in the merger and flotation of Domark with technology company Eidos, being appointed Executive Chairman of the new entity Eidos plc in 1995 and subsequently Creative Director in 2002. His outstanding creative contribution to the industry has been recognised by the award of a BAFTA in 2002 as well as an appointment as Creative Industries advisor to the British Council in 2003 and being made a Creative Industries Luminary for London in 2004. Ian is also the Non-Executive Chairman of Bright Things plc.

Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Heath Smith founded CiRCLE Studio in 2003. He also founded Core Design as a Software Developer in 1988. Jeremy's 25 years in the games industry span the whole spectrum of the business from development to commercial and publishing management. Jeremy transitioned Core into a Software Publisher in 1990 and in 1994 sold to CentreGold plc, being appointed to the board of this major UK publisher.

Core Design is best known for the creation of the icon Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider series of games. The first Tomb Raider title was released in 1996 and the series has sold over 30 million units to date. Jeremy served as Executive Producer on the two Paramount Hollywood Tomb Raider blockbuster movies starring Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft.

In 1996 CentreGold was acquired by Eidos plc. Jeremy was appointed to the main board as an Executive Director whilst remaining MD of Core. He was subsequently appointed Eidos Global Development Director in 2000; here he gained unique insight into international publishing and founded the Eidos Publishing Committee.

In January 2003 Jeremy’s contribution to the games industry and highly regarded international profile was recognized by the University of Derby through the award of an Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration.

Chief Operating Officer, Martin Carr has a broad depth of commercial, managerial and development experience within the games/entertainment industry that spans some nineteen years and is combined with an exceptional track record of delivering successful commercial properties to the market. As co–founder of Hothouse Creations (UK independent software developer) in 1996, Carr forged strong links with leading international publishers and television companies. His vision to deliver brands as compelling interactive experiences resulted in Hothouse’s production of smash hit, record-breaking licensed games such as ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’, ‘Pop Idol’ and ‘American Idol’ across PC and console formats.

Martin was invited to join CiRCLE in September 2004 in order to enhance expertise within the existing senior management team, to build and develop business and revenue opportunities with clients across the industry, whilst also steering the ongoing identification and evaluation of new areas of growth for CiRCLE.

Chief Financial Officer, Ian Neal, FCA, CTA has 24 years’ experience as a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser. In 1992, Ian became Finance Director of Microlex plc through to it's trade sale for £18M to CMG plc. Ian acted on behalf of Core Design Limited from its inception in 1988 to the trade sale to CentreGold plc in 1994. Since 2003, Ian has been instrumental in the development of CiRCLE and joined the Board in July 2005.

Managing Director, Adrian Smith has 15 years experience in game software development and management. He was previously Operations Director for Core Design and responsible for the creative and technical aspects of the portfolio of all games produced by the company, including the ground-breaking Tomb Raider series. Within Eidos he served as a key member of the Publishing Committee that was responsible for evaluation, final selection and overall group product strategy.

Adrian’s role at CiRCLE involves him in all aspects of the company’s game development, direction and technology strategy He oversees the company’s teams of programmers, artists, animators and designers and also plays a key role within publisher and hardware manufacturer relationships.

Non-executive Director, Geoffrey Heath's multi-media career began in the music industry, working with famous writers including John Lennon and Paul McCartney. He was responsible for guiding media company ATV into music publishing and for building up a catalogue that was eventually sold to Michael Jackson for £60 million. His outstanding services to music were recognised with the industry’s highest accolade: the Ivor Novello Award.

Geoff moved into the computer and video games industry with American company Activision some 25 years ago, before establishing Mindscape International in 1988. This company was acquired by Pearson PLC for £300 million in April 1994. Geoff has served on the Boards of various US and UK multimedia companies; he is currently Chairman of the Climax Group, CEO of NCsoft Europe and is an adviser to Image Metrics. Geoff joined CiRCLE in 2005.